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Kellyreneeomara
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- As a youth, I wanted to see if the grass was greener on the other side. I had a great interest in south Florida and began planning a move from my hometown. Like a lot of teens and young adults, I wanted to experience things I had not before. The world can seem quite glamorous and things may look inviting to us “visually” when we are unknowing inexperienced in life .
Those years robbed me of my youth. I lived and partied hard; partaking in a few vices that world offered, as well. My life was the night club and the world of fantasy it surrounded me with . Beautiful as my work place seemed, to me, it did not project the love I needed, nor did the vices I indulged in. All that time I thought all was great. I kept telling myself it was, though my heart new better.Code:I let the world and money be my master, instead of God, in my late teens and early thirties. I desired the riches of the world and the quick cash I made in the nightclubs. And my job, definitely, made those desires obtainable. I felt, at that time, the night life was appealing. I enjoyed the money that seemed to flow"endlessly" into my grasp and Miami, Florida was the "hot spot" , for it all, at that time .
One night, I was coming home from a bar, in which, I was working. I was overworked and exhausted that night. I finished my shift around 2:00 a.m. and left the club. The highway lights were out, that particular night, on the freeway. And I did not notice there was a stopped semi blocking my path. I ran into the back of the huge truck at 45 miles an hour. My vehicle caused $ 500.00 worth of damage to the semi. My car was totaled; $5,700. 00 worth. The driver said he did not feel anything but a small bump to the back of his truck when I hit it.Code:Eventually, I ended up back in my hometown; still enjoying the, so called glamorous night life, working once again, within the clubs. My hometown had established a foot ball team, while I was in Miami, and it seemed the big bold city was flourishing. Once again, I picked back up the selfish and sinful lifestyle I once enjoyed in sunny Florida in Jacksonville. It was an endless cycle and I was wearing thin, very quickly. All I could think about was driving the nicest car, wearing the latest fashions and being able to have what I desired. I began to feel quite lonely and wondered why. Even though it seemed I had it all "something was missing". There was an empty void spiritually and those cold nightclubs and self engulfed people. like myself, did not project the love I sought. And, all the beautiful clothes, jewelry and cars did not give me the warmth and peace I so desperately craved. They say, it is lonely at the top... and it was.
I was in critical condition at the scene of the accident. After they pulled me from the wreckage, I remember my last words being “Am I going to live”? The paramedic replied, We are doing all we can… you’ve lost a lot of blood. I had severe injuries that I spent time in the hospital recovering from. They thought I would not walk straight again or live. Today I walk fine, as I always did, and I am very much alive. I truly realize how lucky I am !
The accident opened my eyes, and I began to think about the things of the world, not making me happy. And I started seeking happiness in God. I remembered how happy my parents were, with their Joy and walk in God. I started going back to church and living a spiritual life in The Lord. Each day, that passed, I began to notice how much more happy I was and how fulfilled I felt with God in my life. I realized money never gave me this kind of joy and peace. Today, I have found more happiness than I ever found in any red sports car, Louis Vuitton bag, piece of jewelry or night out on the town . Today the walk that I have in “Him” provides me with all the joy, happiness, peace and fulfillment I need.
Truth is, Cars rust, clothes and the finest pocketbooks wear out . But Gods love is everlasting. Today as a Christian,“I am never lonely” with Christ in my life. Everyday I am blessed with His peace , love, and blessings. The things of the world; the material things, come with price tags or with consequences. His gift of salvation and LOVE is offered to all and is free of charge. Most importantly, today I realize,
His gift of salvation is ,indeed, priceless and my life with Christ is richer than anything this world has to offer. Truly, I feel richer “TODAY” than any day I spent long ago in the so called glamours life, I once thought I had.
K. R. Moore ~*
1 Tim. 6:6-10. …6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows .
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